Photo by Beth Goodnight
Project Name: Harrison Lake
Project Dates: July 25-26
Join us for a weekend of trail maintenance on the Harrison Lake Trail in the Selkirk Mountains of northern Idaho. This popular out‑and‑back route winds through lush subalpine forest and climbs to a beautiful alpine lake nestled among rugged granite ridges, offering spectacular mountain views along the way.
Over the course of the weekend, our focus will be on clearing loose and obstructive rocks from the trail, improving footing and safety for hikers, backpackers, and horseback riders. The Harrison Lake Trail features rocky sections and granite slabs where loose rock can make travel difficult or unstable; our work will help create a smoother, more sustainable tread while preserving the natural character of the route.
Whether you're an experienced trail volunteer or new to stewardship work, this weekend promises meaningful work, beautiful scenery, and a chance to connect with fellow trail lovers.
More info can be found on All Trails.
Project information is subject to change. Crew leaders will communicate via email. Failure to respond to your crew leader may result in being dropped from the project. See our FAQs, reach out to your crew leader, or contact ITA staff at trails@idahotrailsassociation.org if you have questions.
Trails: Harrison Lake #217
Itinerary: This is a weekend project. We will have a camp Friday night at the trailhead, and we encourage you to join us to get to know each other before a weekend of working together. The crew leader will specify the meeting time and place in their pre-trip emails. Beginning Saturday morning for a day of trail work, camping near the trailhead. Finishing Sunday afternoon.
Food Provided by ITA: No
Gear Packing List: Gear Checklist for Car Camping, Bring Your Own Food
Crew Leader: Herbert Klein
Estimated Drive Time from Closest Town: About 1 hour from Sandpoint
Trail Map: Click for trail map and elevation profile
Refundable deposit: $25
Why do I need to pay a deposit? We've had trouble with people backing out of trips at the last minute, which can really affect the productivity of the overall project. By charging a refundable fee, volunteers are less likely to cancel their reservations. Refunds will not be given to volunteers that do not show up or cancel their reservation. Exceptions will be made for medical reasons or unforeseen circumstances. Volunteers can choose to donate the deposit to ITA. All donations are tax-deductible and will go towards maintaining trails throughout Idaho. If you require assistance in paying for this fee, please contact us at trails@idahotrailsassociation.org and we will waive the cost.
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Volunteer Spots Available: 5 of 12
If there are no volunteer spots available, click “Sign Up” to get on our waitlist for this project!
Waitlist Signups: 0
